Page to Stage: Plays from Classic Literature | GRADES 9–12

Perfect for the drama or literature classroom

Nothing brings a classroom alive more than the use of drama. Page to Stage is a breakthrough approach to literature study that uses drama as a means to provide students with a deeper, richer understanding of a text. The plays can also be presented as informal classroom productions. Both literature and drama teachers alike will relish the enjoyment their students will have with this creative collection! 464 pages.

Benefits

• Flexible design—use the plays before or after reading the original work.

• Pre-reading activities focus on the background and literary elements of the play and create context.

• Comparison of the original text to the play highlights each playwright's craft.

• After-reading discussion questions and literary skill activities help students respond both critically and creatively.

• Performance activities throughout the book get students actively involved.

Teacher Guide

• a plot summary

• teaching suggestions and responses for all student activities and discussion questions and activities

• tips for helping students perform the play

• extensive media resources, including internet sites

• Play quizzes and answer keys